MAPLE

Complete Mathematics and Visualization System

Maple is a powerful mathematical problem-solving and visualization system used world-wide in education, research and industry. Its principle strength is its symbolic problem solving algorythms. Unlike conventional math software, which can only work with floating-point numbers, Maple can solve problems involving formal mathematical definitions and return answers as mathematical objects.

You can run Maple 9 on orca, rorqual,  and beluga. The software needs X-Windows environment^(*). You can start a Maple session by entering the following command;
    xmaple

Manuals for the software are available in CC-Library (Room No:109)

Frequently Asked Questions About Maple

Q: When I run the software on the server systems, I cannot type any values on the keyboard. How do I remedy this problem?
A: The only thing you have to do is to disable the "NumLock" key on the keyboard.

Q: I am running out of disc space because of the files that are automatically created whenever I run the software and/or the output files that I myself have created, can you increase my quota limits?
A: We have created a directory named "/temp" on central servers systems (such as beluga, orca, narwhal, rorqual, tasman); so that our users can execute and work with oversize files without experiencing disc space problems. By creating another directory within the "/temp" folder, you can carry out tasks and perform your operations. To create another directory within "/temp" folder, use the following command: "mkdir directory_name". You should be mindful of the fact that other users may also need space within this folder; so, after you are done with your work, do not forget to delete all the files you have created in the folder.

* Information about XWINPRO and Cygwin/XFree86

Please contact swadminmetu.edu.tr for your questions about Maple.